Missing Top Model Found Dead

29 02 2008

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The body of Katoucha Niane, the former face of Yves Saint-Laurent, was found at the bottom of the Seine River in Paris earlier today.  She had been missing since January 31.  Police believe the 47-year-old mother of three accidently lost her footing and fell into the river after a night of heavy drinking.  The Guinea native was known as the French-speaking Naomi Campbell.  She was one of the first African models to make it big in the fashion industry.

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2 responses to “Missing Top Model Found Dead”

29 02 2008
Natarsha (22:11:26) :

That is so sad..

9 03 2008
Missing Top Model Found Alive « Haute Like Fire (12:07:48) :

[...] of Chanel, was found walking around in Brussels on Friday after disappearing for three days. Like Katoucha Niane whose body was discovered a week ago, the 43-year-old U.N. goodwill ambassador was a victim and [...]

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